NHTSA Investigates 2.6 Million Teslas for Failures in Autonomous Driving Features (Tesla Fans Schweiz – Unsplash)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating 2.6 million Tesla vehicles due to reports of accidents related to the Smart Summon and Actually Smart Summon features.
These features allow users to control the vehicles remotely through a mobile app. Four accidents were recorded in which the vehicles failed to identify obstacles like poles and parked cars, resulting in collisions.
The investigation also involves the Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, analyzing the capabilities of Actually Smart Summon, including its operation under unexpected conditions and the maximum speed allowed on public roads.
NHTSA will evaluate potential connectivity delays in remote control and determine whether the investigation should move forward to an engineering analysis, which could lead to a recall.
The affected models include Tesla Model S (2016-2025), Model X (2016-2025), Model 3 (2017-2025), and Model Y (2020-2025). The investigation follows multiple user complaints about failures that limit reaction time, exposing the risk of accidents while using these features.
Source: USA Today | Photo: Tesla Fans Schweiz – Unsplash | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
